Remote patient monitoring
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a subset of telemedicine. RPM includes devices and software that enable healthcare providers and educators to diagnose, consult with, monitor, treat and educate patients remotely.
According to Frost & Sullivan, a global market research and growth consulting firm, remote patient monitoring has evolved from two basic drivers: improving healthcare access in remote communities and reducing the volume of acute patient care. By implementing effective chronic disease monitoring from the home, physicians are able to optimize treatment strategies and reduce the development of degenerative health disorders. Though currently limited by narrowly defined Medicare reimbursements, remote patient monitoring is expected to grow tremendously as Healthcare Information Technology (HCIT) evolves and links local, regional, and national health data networks.
